Travel Guide, American Samoa

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People, society, traditions of American Samoa

native Pacific islander 91.6%, Asian 2.8%, white 1.1%, mixed 4.2%, other 0.3% (2000 census)
Climate of American Samoa

tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy ...
Ecology and environment of American Samoa

limited natural fresh water resources; the water division of the government has spent ...

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Ecology and environment of American Samoa

limited natural fresh water resources; the water division of the government has spent ...
Economy of American Samoa

American Samoa has a traditional Polynesian economy in which more than 90% of the land is ...
People, society, traditions of American Samoa

native Pacific islander 91.6%, Asian 2.8%, white 1.1%, mixed 4.2%, other 0.3% (2000 census)

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When to go: All year round
Population: 65,628 inhabitants
Tourists per year: 12,000
Area: 199 km²
Language(s): Samoan 90.6% (closely related to Hawaiian and other Polynesian languages), English 2.9%, Tongan 2.4%, other Pacific islander 2.1%, other 2% note: most people are bilingual (2000 census)
Altitude (in meters): 0
Major exports: canned tuna 93% (2004 est.)
Major imports: materials for canneries 56%, food 8%, petroleum products 7%, machinery and parts 6% (2004 est.)
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